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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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