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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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