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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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