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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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