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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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