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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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