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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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