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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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