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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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