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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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