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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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