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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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