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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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