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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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