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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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