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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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