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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically 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 several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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