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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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