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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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