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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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