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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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