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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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