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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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