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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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