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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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