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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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