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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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