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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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