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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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