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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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