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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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