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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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