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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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