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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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