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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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