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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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