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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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