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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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