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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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