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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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