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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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