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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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