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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly 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 several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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