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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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