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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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