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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students 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 topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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