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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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