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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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