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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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