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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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