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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with 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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