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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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