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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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