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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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