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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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