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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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