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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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