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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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