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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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