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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses 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 subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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