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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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