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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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