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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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