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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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