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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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