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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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