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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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