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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different 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 institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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