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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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