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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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