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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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