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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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