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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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