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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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