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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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