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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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