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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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