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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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