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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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