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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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