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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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