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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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