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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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