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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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