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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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