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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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