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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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