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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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