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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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