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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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