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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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