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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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