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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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