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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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