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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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