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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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