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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly 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 many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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