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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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