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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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