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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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