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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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