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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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