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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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