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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 (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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