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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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