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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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