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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major 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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