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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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