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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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