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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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