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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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