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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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