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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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