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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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