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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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