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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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