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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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