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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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