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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education