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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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