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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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