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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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