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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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