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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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