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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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