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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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