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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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