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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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