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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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