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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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