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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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