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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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