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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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