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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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