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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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