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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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