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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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