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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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