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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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