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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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