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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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