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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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