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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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