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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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