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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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