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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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