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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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