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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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