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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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