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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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