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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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