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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education