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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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