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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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