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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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