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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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