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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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