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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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