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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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