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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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