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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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