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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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