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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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