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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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