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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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