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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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