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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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