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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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