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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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