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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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