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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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