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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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