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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally 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 several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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