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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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