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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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