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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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