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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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