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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses 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 blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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