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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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