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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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