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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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