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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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