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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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