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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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