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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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