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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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