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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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