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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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