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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models 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 we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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