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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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