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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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