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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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