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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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