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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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