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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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