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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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