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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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