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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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