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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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