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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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