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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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