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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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