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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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