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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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