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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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