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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually 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 topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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