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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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