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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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