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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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