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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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