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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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