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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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