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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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