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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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