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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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