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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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