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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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