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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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