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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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