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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low 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 online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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