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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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