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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information 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 exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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