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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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