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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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