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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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