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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses 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 numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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