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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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