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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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