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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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