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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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