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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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