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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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