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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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