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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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