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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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