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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches 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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