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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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