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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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