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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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