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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually 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 learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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