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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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