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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources