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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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