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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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