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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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