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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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