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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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