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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are mostly 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 subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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