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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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