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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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