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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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