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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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