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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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