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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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