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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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