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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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