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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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