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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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