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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually 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 subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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