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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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