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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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