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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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