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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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