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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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