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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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