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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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