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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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