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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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