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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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