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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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