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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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