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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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