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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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