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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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