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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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