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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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