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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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