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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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