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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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