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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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