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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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