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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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