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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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