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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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