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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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