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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the amazing 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 intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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