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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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