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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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