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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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