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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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