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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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