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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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