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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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