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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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