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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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