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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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