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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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