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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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