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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs 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 several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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