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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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