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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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