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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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