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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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