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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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