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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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