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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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