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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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