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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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