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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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