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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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