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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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