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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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