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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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