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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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