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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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