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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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