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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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