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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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