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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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