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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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