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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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