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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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