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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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