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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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