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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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