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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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