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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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