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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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