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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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