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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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