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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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