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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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