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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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