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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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