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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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