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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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