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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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