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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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