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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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