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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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