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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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