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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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