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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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