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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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