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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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