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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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