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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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