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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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