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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students 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 blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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