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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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