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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major 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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