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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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