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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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