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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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