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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models 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 educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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