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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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