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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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