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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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