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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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