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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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