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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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