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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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