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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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