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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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