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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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