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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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