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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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