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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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