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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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