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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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