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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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