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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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