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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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