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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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