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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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