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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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