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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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