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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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