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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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