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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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