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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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