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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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