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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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