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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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