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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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