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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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