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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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