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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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