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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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