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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important 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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