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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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