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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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