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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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