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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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