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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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