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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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