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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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