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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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