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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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