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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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