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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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