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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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