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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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