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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally 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 quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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