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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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