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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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