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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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