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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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