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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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