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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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