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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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