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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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