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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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