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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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