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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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