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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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