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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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