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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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