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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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