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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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