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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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