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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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