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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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