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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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