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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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