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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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