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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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