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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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