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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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