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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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