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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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