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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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