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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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