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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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