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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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