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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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