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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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