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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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