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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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