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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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