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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily 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 subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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