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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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