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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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