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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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