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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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