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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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