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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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