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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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