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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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