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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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