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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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