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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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