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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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