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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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