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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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