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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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