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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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