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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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