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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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