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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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