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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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