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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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