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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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