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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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