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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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