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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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