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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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