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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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