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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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