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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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