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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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