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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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