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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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