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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning enable humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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