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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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