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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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