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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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