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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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