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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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