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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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