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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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