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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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