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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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