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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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