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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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