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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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