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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details 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 subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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