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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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