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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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