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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education