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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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