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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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