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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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