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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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