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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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