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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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