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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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