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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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