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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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