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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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