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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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