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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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