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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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