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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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