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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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