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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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