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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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