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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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