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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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