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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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