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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important 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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