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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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